Is a generic letter of recommendation okay?

Is a generic letter of recommendation okay?

Don’t: Get A Generic Letter The whole point of a recommendation letter is to allow administration and prospective employers to get a better picture of who you are and what your skills are, so it’s important to ask someone who knows you and your assets.

Can I ask a PHD student to write a letter of recommendation?

It’s totally OK to ask a graduate student or recent graduate for a letter of recommendation when applying to graduate student school. Just make sure you ask for one from faculty as well.

How do you ask for a letter of recommendation from a professor who might not remember you?

Ask if he can provide any of his work that your graded/worked on with him (be honest and note that you cannot quite remember him) – I had a professor do this and he said reading my particular coding and writing style jogged his memory and he was able to write me a good recommendation for a job because of this.

What should I ask a professor about grad school?

Consider asking:

• What are the strengths of the program?
• When kinds of coursework and capstone projects should I expect?
• What other opportunities outside of class do I have to help me achieve my goals?
• What are the other professors and the academic community in general like?

Is it bad to ask a TA for a letter of recommendation?

Nevertheless, you must never ask the TA to write your letter of recommendation. TAs cannot write letters of recommendation for graduate school, because they are not actually professors. This is NOT just because professors and graduate programs are elitist and status-obsessed.

Can a graduate student professor write a letter of recommendation?

Yes, they are, so long as there is a clear, professional relationship between the two and the grad student can write about the applicant in detail.

When should you ask for a recommendation?

How to request a letter of recommendation

1. Choose who you want to write your letters.
2. Prepare a resume or brag sheet.
3. Ask in person first.
4. Send a formal letter of recommendation request.
5. Follow up before the due date.
6. Say a final thank you.
7. Ask early to give ample time.
8. If you sense hesitation, ask someone else.